Disadvantaged is a synonym of handicapped.
As verbs the difference between disadvantaged and handicapped
is that disadvantaged is (disadvantage) while handicapped is (handicap).
As adjectives the difference between disadvantaged and handicapped
is that disadvantaged is lacking an advantage relative to another while handicapped is having a handicap.
As a noun handicapped is
(india) a disabled person.
disadvantaged
English
Verb
(head)
(disadvantage)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Lacking an advantage relative to another.
Poor; in financial difficulties.
handicapped
English
Verb
(head)
(handicap)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Having a handicap.
(derogatory) Limited by an impediment of some kind.
See also
* disabled
Noun
(
en noun)
(India) A disabled person.